What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Support Attorney position at Board of Miami County Commissioners (Ohio)?
CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE
The purpose of the Attorney is to provide non-bias legal advice and representation to clients who are seeking and maintaining child support orders.
Job Duties
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS
Admission to the Ohio Bar per section 4705.01 of the Revised Code, plus experience with child support or administrative hearings.
Additional Qualifications
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.
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The purpose of the Attorney is to provide non-bias legal advice and representation to clients who are seeking and maintaining child support orders.
Job Duties
- Independently drafts various legal documents, e.g., pleadings, legal briefs, and memoranda. Conducts legal research. Provides professional legal advice and representation to ensure support orders are appropriately established and enforced. Conducts a review of all pending support actions; monitors magistrate reports and journal entries to facilitate appropriate objectives and appeals within legally allowable time frames. [45%]
- Prepares IV-D child support cases for hearing or trial and independently tries cases before a judge or magistrate. Examines witnesses, presents legal arguments and evidence, conducts pre-hearing conferences, negotiates settlements, and any other activities relating to paternity, Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), wage withholding, and contempt of court. [45%]
- Reviews agency child support policies and procedures for legal implications; answers inquiries from officials, members of the public, and CSEA staff. Other related duties as assigned. Must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Admission to the Bar per Section 4705.01 of the ORC with no disciplinary or administrative sanction by the Supreme Court pursuant to Gov. Bar R. V and VI. [10%]
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures, local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and preparation of complex legal documents.
- Skill in written and oral communication, organization; ability to comprehend a wide variety of complex technical written material, maintain accurate records, and write legal documents
- Knowledge of litigation techniques, simple and complex legal issues, court proceedings, and interviewing principles
Admission to the Ohio Bar per section 4705.01 of the Revised Code, plus experience with child support or administrative hearings.
Additional Qualifications
- No disciplinary or administrative sanction by the Supreme Court pursuant to Gov. Bar R. V and VI
- Must provide Supreme Court Number
- Must be compliant with the Continuing Legal Education by the Supreme Court pursuant to Gov. Bar R. X
- This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with others
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.
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Salary : $23 - $33
